Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is focused on books that feature Jewish characters! Many times, Jewish characters seem limited to just World War II fiction books but that is not the case and we are taking a look at some titles that are anything but that time period. We have a mix of historical and realistic (and some are a l
In a new community partnership with the Winchester Public Schools' Metrics program, the Handley Youth Services Department is excited to celebrate Computer Science Education Week.
October’s Database Spotlight was HelpNow by Brainfuse. 
It's a wonderful time of year to learn about all the many holidays celebrated in our country. Head to the HRLS storytimes this week for some wonderful stories and songs. While you're there, take home books to read together. If you'd like some great suggestions, click on the search bar above and type in the tag: #holidayjamboree.
Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is focused on books that have recently been added to our collection meaning they are new!!!! New books are the best; they have a new book smell and there is just something about being one of the first people to read it. There is a great mix of realistic, nonfiction, and graphic novels thi
Our library patrons give us reason to give thanks every day! This week we'll be reading books about Thanksgiving and all the many things we're thankful for.
Don't forget, we will be closed on November 25 and 26 in observance of Thanksgiving, so head over and stock up on your books, movies, and media before 5pm on Wednesday! While you're there, type into the search bar above, #givingthanks, for some great books about Thanksgiving to take home.
Handley Regional Library System will be presenting several programs for adults, kids, teens, and families for the month of December to reflect the holiday season.
Chanukah Lights is a program to celebrate the Chanukah holiday of lights. Hear the story "If the Candles Could Speak." Make a menorah and play the dreidel game. Bowman Library, December 2, 5:00 PM.
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that are all about classic retellings! These are stories that have been inspired by books that are considered to be classics that have been written in the past and are now used as inspiration for newer books. Some follow the storylines pretty consistently while others completely tur
Did you know that November is Aviation History Month? Aviation covers all things aircraft, from hot air balloons to helicopters and everything in between. It also discusses famous aviators or pilots. With that in mind, here are some nonfiction books about the world of aviation.
Pretending and libraries are a brilliant combination! We have some great storytimes this week that will inspire pretend play. Head over to join the fun and type into the search bar above, #landofmakebelieve, for some great books to take home.
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that are all about adoption and foster families!! Let’s face it, love ‘em or hate ‘em, where would we be without our families? One of the things I love is that there is such diversity throughout the collection and when it comes to books that feature families and family life, you mig
One of our dearly missed favorite authors and illustrators is Lois Ehlert and we'll be celebrating her work all week at the HRLS storytimes. Head over to join the fun and type into the search bar above, #loisehlert, for some great titles to take home.
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is all about the 1920s!!! Our titles this week are all based in or about that decade known as the Roaring ‘20s in which we were between two world wars and everyone thought life was good, but it was a time of crime, intrigue, and going against the grain. We have a great mixture of fiction (compl
“Picture book biographies are engaging and informative. They educate children about famous people in history, as well as lesser known heroes from around the world. Biographies are inspiring, because readers learn about how real people who faced real challenges in the real world managed to overcome their difficulties. Biographies teach children to dream big, think deeply, and navigate challenges.” --Harper Collins/ Harper Stacks